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Profile
This scientist wants climate action, and is developing the satellite to make...
For decades, satellites have been beaming down evidence of Earth’s changing climate, with little impact. Space veteran Dan McCleese wants to...
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Deep dive
January 26, 2024 Welcome to the future: 5 ways the world is fighting climate change from space
It may seem like science fiction, but satellites are helping to fight climate change today. Here are five satellites helping the world with...
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Quick read
December 15, 2023 Muddled myths, rainforest rescuers and belching bovines: The best of Vital...
Ranging from protectors of the rain forest to cow burps, here are five of the best and most popular stories from Vital Signs in 2023.
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Climate change
December 15, 2023 Was COP28 a success? 3 important climate wins you may not have heard about
Three wins that came out of COP28, the U.N. Climate Conference, that you may have missed.
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Climate change
November 20, 2023 All eyes on Dubai as global climate conference begins
As the United Nations climate change conference, COP28, approaches, Environmental Defense Fund's Amanda Leland lays out her three point plan...
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Climate change
November 13, 2023 Online ordering has led to a surge in new warehouses — their trucks are...
The Little Village neighborhood on the southwest side of Chicago is overrun with warehouses and air pollution from large trucks. These...
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Climate change
November 7, 2023 Cutting methane doesn’t just slow warming — it improves health
The MethaneSAT satellite will be able to measure methane like never before, providing a powerful means of accountability for communities and...
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Climate change
October 27, 2023 Electric vehicle batteries are really good, and they’re getting even better
Top researchers and engineers around the world are working to make EV batteries cleaner, cheaper, faster to charge and even recyclable. Here...
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Climate change
October 20, 2023 Myths about solar and wind could stall the fight against climate change
Wind and solar power are key to a green energy future, and some states have begun to fight back against the misinformation hurting clean...